Switzerland progress despite defeat

Ireland’s bogey team Switzerland booked their place in the World Cup finals by edging out Turkey in a dramatic match in Istanbul tonight.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2005 - 21:31

Ireland’s bogey team Switzerland booked their place in the World Cup finals by edging out Turkey in a dramatic match in Istanbul tonight.

Despite a 4-2 defeat in Istanbul, the Swiss overcame Turkey on the away goals rule, 4-4 on aggregate.

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<p>Junya Ito scored Japan’s late winner. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA</p>

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